Halaqa # 140

Jumada I 20, 1441 AH,

Contemplate

Year 6

Attendance: 

9 Sisters

4 Junior Sisters                                                                  

2 Junior Guests

Location: Amanah Room

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

Opening Dua

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. 

Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. 

O my Lord increase me in knowledge*.  رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)

Quran: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Al-Israa verses 67-75.  In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa and one day in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again. 

Quran: Tajweed

We learned about merging letters.   Al-Noon Al-Saakinah

We listened to a few verses from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary for review. 

To read more about Tajweed click below:

Tajweed A Brief Guide

Quran: Tafsir

Sister Mai read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17)  verses 67-75.

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia  read parts 4, 5 and 6

1. When Harm befalls Them, the Disbelievers do not remember anyone except Allah    

Verses 67  pg 49-50

2. Does not the Punishment of Allah come on Land too 

Verse 68  pg 50-51

3. Perhaps He will send You back to the Sea 

Verses 69   pg 51-52

4. The Honor and noble Nature of Man    

Verses 70   pg 52-53

5. Everyone will be called by his Imam on the Day of Resurrection  

Verse 71-72  pg 54-57

6. How the Prophet would have been punished if He had given in at all to the Disbelievers' Demands that He change some of the Revelation 

Verse 73-75  pg 57-58

Discussion: We discussed how humans are better than angels only if they conform to Allah’s guidance. Humans have been given knowledge that the angels did not have.

Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise

Sister Marwa read the chapter on :

Zainab bint Khazeemah radi Allahu anha  

e-book    Book pages 71-75

Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Alia read the following:  

Part Two: Connecting Children to Pillars of Islam Chapter 10

Connecting children to the Day of Resurrection and the hereafter

Pdf pg 131

Bonus  

Sister Megan read from a newsletter of Ruqaya’s bookshelf:  

Discussion:  We discussed the content of the newsletter and how we need not only to listen on the surface to things but also to contemplate the source and authenticity of the information. Sometimes, when things are translated from Arabic to English, they can lose some of the original meaning and seem controversial.





Asma ul-Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then we recited the first 10 names together. 

99 Names of Allah – Part 1 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series

Discussion:  Let’s try to use these names in our daily lives these next two weeks, in sha Allah.

Fitness Break

Sister Winnie read excerpts from the following article, while everyone got up and stepped in place.

Food, Fitness and Faith – Prophet Muhammad’s Formula

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, 

Next Halaqas:

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Thursday, February 20, 2020

We formed a committee to plan our next Holiday Halaqa for the children to be held during March Break, Thursday, March 19, 2020

Video 

We watched the following video:

Omar Suleiman: They Would Shake Your Hands (Ep24) 8:38

Closing Dua

For the expiation of sins, said after a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here

"How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You.

 I bear witness that None has the right to be worshipped except You.

 I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka..

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If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  

If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.

Halaqa # 139

Jumada I 6, 1441 AH,

Holiday Halaqa 

with Zaky

Year 6

                                                              

Attendance: 

8 Sisters

8 Junior Sisters                                                           

9 Junior Guests

Location: Amanah Sisters

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

This is a special format Halaqa for the children. They all gathered around at the start and participated enthusiastically. In sha Allah, we hope to hold Holiday Halaqas for the children a few times during the year. 

Opening Dua

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. 

Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. 

O my Lord increase me in knowledge*.  رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)

Quran: Reading

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then each sister read a small surah from the Quran while the children listened carefully. 

Quran: Tafsir

We all watched the following video, then the sisters asked the children various questions about the video.

Al-Fatiha explained for children

Quran: Learn Arabic

We all watched the following video, then we played a fun interactive game using flashcards. 

 Arabic Nasheed: 4:32  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Learn  a Dua

We watched  Zaky's Little Reminder Before We Sleep  3:28 

We had a Q & A session following the video with both the sisters and children asking and answering questions. 

Snack Time 

The children gladly chose from our small selection of snacks and then sat on our picnic mat to continue our Halaqa. 

We watched the following video and then discussed it together. 

The Story of the Fisherman by ZAKY - ISLAMIC KIDS CARTOONS 5:43

Dua al-Ghaib

Sisters Alia and Mai led us all in a Dua to thank Allah for our blessings and to grant food, health, and blessings to those in need. 

Children’s Knowledge Session

Each child had a turn to recite a portion of the Quran or answer a few simple questions that they were sure to know. Then they each received a small present that their moms chose for them from the Halaqa gift bag. The oldest child started the session and the youngest child finished it.

Following the end of the Halaqa, some children had great curiosity about the “Halaqa gift bag” so we allowed them to have a look and exchange their gifts if they wanted. 

Closing Dua

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here

"How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You.

 I bear witness that None has the right to be worshipped except You.

 I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka..

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If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  

If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.